About Us
Additional Information
Oceanside Memorial VFW Post 10577 welcomes you to be a part of our organization. This is a group of Combat Veterans both men and women who have served our country honorably. If you are looking to build lifelong relationships with fellow veterans and want to serve your community then this is the place for you.
We participate in numerous events throughout the community such as the Oceanside Sunset Market, Harbor Days, Wreaths Across America and much more.
Eligibility
If you have received a campaign medal for overseas service; have served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea; or have received hostile fire or imminent danger pay, then you’re eligible to join our ranks.
What we do
Serving the Community and its Veterans
- We visit patients at the VA, the Hospital near Camp Pendleton, and their homes.
- We sponsor and award prizes for youth scholarships with student competitions grades 6-12 as well as award a Teacher of the Year.
- We sponsor local Boy Scout units and units on Camp Pendleton.
- We participate in local high school events and award ceremonies and educate students in the classroom by our experiences.
- We give back to the community and our veterans by volunteering at Veterans Events, Food Banks/Drives and lending a helping hand to veterans in need as well as participate in community events.
- We can help Veterans network for education and job opportunities as they transition to civilian life.
- One of our most valuable services is helping Veterans to apply for VA benefits and shepherding them through the red tape jungle.
- We contribute to our national organization and the homes they maintain for widows and orphans of Veterans who have fought in foreign wars.